AuSAE - Head of Corporate Affairs

Head of Corporate Affairs - NFP, Peak Body

10 Nov 2025 5:33 PM | Louise Roper

Head of Corporate Affairs – NFP, Peak Body
Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL)
Full Time, Permanent
Sydney, NSW
Competitive Salary disclosed on application

About the Company
Revise has partnered with the Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL), the peak body representing Australia’s non-alcoholic beverage industry. ABCL advocates on key issues including sustainability, health, packaging, and innovation—working with government, media, and members to ensure a vibrant and responsible industry future.

About the Role
As Head of Corporate Affairs, you’ll lead ABCL’s communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll drive the organisation’s public affairs agenda—protecting and promoting the industry’s reputation, guiding its government relations strategy, and coordinating high-impact issues management and media initiatives.

This role will particularly suit an ex-political staffer or someone who has worked within a Minister’s or Premier’s office, or in an association or peak body with strong exposure to federal government processes. You’ll understand the political landscape, anticipate regulatory change, and influence effectively across government, media, and industry stakeholders.

About the Person
You’re a confident, credible, and strategic communicator who thrives in fast-paced, policy-driven environments. You have a deep understanding of how government works—whether from a political office, a peak body, or a senior advocacy role—and can engage senior stakeholders with influence and integrity. A hands-on leader, you balance strategy with delivery and bring a collaborative approach to managing complex issues.

Duties

Lead corporate affairs, communications, and advocacy strategies to enhance ABCL’s reputation and visibility
Shape and deliver government relations strategy across federal and state levels
Build strong relationships with government, media, and members to advance policy outcomes
Oversee proactive media engagement, issues management, and public affairs campaigns
Represent the organisation as spokesperson and coordinate policy submissions
Guide committee priorities and ensure alignment with ABCL’s strategic plan
Mentor team members and manage project budgets and communications initiatives

Skills / Experience

Proven senior experience in corporate/public affairs, government relations, or advocacy
Background as a political staffer or in a Minister’s/Premier’s office highly desirable
Strong understanding of government processes, policy development, and stakeholder engagement
Excellent communication and media management skills; proven spokesperson experience
Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Degree in communications, political science, public affairs, or related discipline

If you’re a strategic communicator with government insight who thrives on influence, advocacy, managing reputation, and driving impact, APPLY NOW.

Revise Recruitment and the Australian Beverages Council value diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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